Kenya Seeks Internet Service Providers for Govt Sites in Rural Areas after World Bank Funding
- The Government of Kenya has invited bids from internet service providers to supply broadband to rural government sites
- Bidding will follow World Bank procurement rules, with technical and non-price factors weighted at 80% and cost at 20% in the evaluation process
- The ICT Authority explained the bidding conditions and the deadline for eligible bidders to submit their bids
Elijah Ntongai, an editor at TUKO.co.ke, has over four years of financial, business, and technology research and reporting experience, providing insights into Kenyan, African, and global trends.
The Government of Kenya has invited bids from internet service providers to connect rural government sites with broadband.
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The move comes after Kenya secured financing from the World Bank under the Kenya Digital Economy Acceleration Project.
According to the notice published by the Information and Communications Technology Authority (ICTA) the government is seeking providers under a Framework Agreement for broadband capacity to selected sites.
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The contracts will run for three years, with a possible two-year extension.
Who is eligible for the bidding?
The bidding process will follow World Bank rules under international competitive procurement and will be open to all eligible bidders.
"Bidding will be conducted through International Competitive Procurement using a Request for Bids (RFB) as specified in the World Bank's "Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers First Published July 2016, Revised Fifth Edition September 2023 ("Procurement Regulations") and is open to all eligible Bidders as defined in the Procurement Regulations," read the notice in part.
What are the bidding conditions?
Technical and non-price factors will carry 80% weight, while the bid cost will account for 20% during the evaluation process.
Notably, successful bidders will not be guaranteed contracts but will be eligible for call-off contracts through a secondary procurement process.
ICT Authority noted that interested bidders can download documents from the ICTA or Public Procurement Information Portal websites free of charge.
"Bids must be delivered to the address below on or before 1000 Hours East African Time 1st October 2025. Electronic Bidding will not be permitted. Late Bids will be rejected," the authority emphasised.
The government emphasised that details of the winning bidders, including beneficial ownership, will be published as required by World Bank procurement regulations.
ICTA has emphasised that the agreements will be multi-service provider, ensuring flexibility in delivery.
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Is KeNHA seeking contractors?
In other news, the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) invited bids for the design and construction of 55 kilometres of the Lesseru-Kitale (B14) road.
The development is funded by the African Development Bank (AfDB) under loan agreements to enhance trade and connectivity between Kenya and South Sudan.
The works will cover earthworks, paving, drainage, two major bridges, and other civil engineering upgrades, with contractors required to complete the project within 36 months and provide a 12-month defects liability period.
KeNHA noted that eligible firms must demonstrate strong technical and financial capacity and submit a bid security of KSh 160 million by October 3, 2025, in line with AfDB’s international competitive bidding framework.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
